I find that at smaller institutions PI's are more than willing to share their reviewers comments and seek guidance for resubmission from a sponsored research office. The feedback can be useful, but only if the PI is willing to accept it. I don't recommend a formal policy on this for some of the same reasons outlined below. However, while we are not technical experts, we can provide useful guidance if we see enough of these reviews to be able to compare them. Magui Margarita M. Cardona, MS, CRA Director of Sponsored Research University of Baltimore Office of the Provost NEW LOCATION - LAP 115/116 1420 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21201 (ph) 410-837-6191 (fx) 410-837-5249 -----Original Message----- From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of Sharon Smith Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 10:17 AM To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Proposal Review Comments We do not have a policy but I follow-up with the PIs to let them know that our office has received the notice that their proposal was not selected for funding and request that they please forward us a copy of the reviewers' comments for our files. So far, we have received positive responses from the PIs and often times the PIs will ask for our feedback about the comments and whether or not they should consider resubmitting their proposal. Sharon D. Smith Research Development Specialist MTSU Office of Research Services (615) 898-5894 (Office) (615) 898-5028 (Fax) The best inheritance parents can give their children is a few minutes of their time each day. -----Original Message----- From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of Wilkinson, Judith A Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 8:27 AM To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Proposal Review Comments I find the concept admirable, but the process misplaced. I do not think research administrators have the broad expertise to evaluate the science or the science writing. Unless triage relates to proposal packaging or technical errors with processing, the review belongs in a different venue. Often times schools will have an internal pre- and post- submission peer review process. This may include peers as well as a designated science writer. This seems to be a more appropriate mechanism from an academic and political viewpoint. However, that is my opinion and I could be wrong. Jude Wilkinson, JD Office of Research Fiscal Officer & Industrial Liaison Indiana University School of Dentistry 415 Lansing Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-2876 Ph:317.278.3290 Fx:317.274.5425 xxxxxx@iupui.edu -----Original Message----- From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of Lawrence Waxler Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 8:25 AM To: xxxxxx@hrinet.org Subject: [RESADM-L] Proposal Review Comments We are planning on implementing a formal policy which will require PIs to share reviewer comments with us. This will help us guide those who are developing re-submissions and those who have received rejections and are uncertain what course to pursue. To date, we have only asked that these comments be shared with us on an informal/volunteer basis. So, do any of you have such a policy, and how successful and useful has it been. Larry ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Larry Waxler, Director Office of Sponsored Programs University of Southern Maine 15 Baxter Boulevard P.O. Box 9300 Portland, ME 04104-9300 Telephone: 207-780-4413 Telefax: 207-780-4927 ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ====================================================================== ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ====================================================================== ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ====================================================================== ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================
